PTO Meeting – In Case You Missed It

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A video recording of the September 1st PTO Meeting is now available. Principal Bill Walsh and the HCHS leadership team share their perspectives about the upcoming school year.  Watch the video here.

Note that the introductory part of the video has been deleted, due to technical issues. The presentations by school leadership team, however, are available in their entirety.

If you have issues accessing the video, please contact Sujit Menon at webmaster@hcpto.org

PTO Meeting and Conversations with Principal Bill Walsh and the Leadership Team

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Please join us on Tuesday, September 1st at 9am for the first PTO Meeting of the 2020-2021 school year! We will have a very brief business meeting starting at 9am followed by Conversations with Principal Bill Walsh and the HCHS Leadership Team. Bill and his team will provide an overview of what to expect (given what is known now) for the upcoming school year.

Due to the pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Please see Zoom link and dial-in information below.

Questions? Contact Mary Henneman at president@hcpto.org

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Offsite Hinsdale Central Spiritwear Sale 9/9 2-4pm

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We are having our September spiritwear sale offsite at 303 N. County Line Road on September 9th from 2-4pm.  We will have a limited selection that includes our more popular items such as hoodies, hats, t-shirts, and windbreakers.

We will accept cash, check and credit cards – please wear a mask.

Thank you for supporting Boosters.

Parent Network Announces September Speaker Events

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The PTO Parent Network will be sponsoring a set of speakers in September related to COVID-19, Mental Health and your teen.  See below for event dates and times.  All meetings will be held virtually, and no registration is required.  Actual Zoom or GoogleMeets links will be shared in the weeks before the meetings. Please join us!  All parents and students are invited to attend!
Questions? Contact Lori Thompson or Teresa McClear at parentnetwork@hcpto.org

 

  • Wednesday, September 16th, 5:30-7:30:  Managing Anxiety During COVID-19 with Dr. Pat McGrath
  • Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:00-8:30PMPM:  Understanding Anxiety Related to Remote and Hybrid Learning with Stacy Gronek, LCPC; Maidison Hewitt, LCSW; and Dr. Maha Zayed
  • Wednesday, September 30th, 7:00-8:30PMPM:  How to Create Family Structure and Academic Routine During COVID-19 with Stacy Gronek, LCPC; and Dr. Maha Zayed

Young Hearts for Life EKG Screenings Available – Register Now!

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Due to Covid-19, HCHS will not be able to offer Young Hearts for Life (YH4L) EKG screening to the students this year. As an alternative, you can register your child via Signup Genius to receive a cardiac screening at YH4L’s office in Villa Park on Sept 2nd and 3rd for a $35 donation per student. YH4L started doing screenings at HCHS in 2017 after the tragic loss of HCHS student Michael Brindley in 2016.

With the cardiac side effects of Covid-19, it is more important than ever for all young adults 12-24yrs to have an EKG every 2 years. Guidelines set up by Infectious Disease Specialists are followed for all screenings. Please sign up today!

It’s Time to Pay Your PTO Dues!

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Don’t forget to pay your PTO Dues! PTO dues are $35 per family. Your dues payment will provide you access to the online directory while helping to support PTO programs and services. The PTO provides funding for student enrichment, teacher support, parent education, student scholarships, and HCHS families in need.

Dues can be paid in PushCoin while paying D86 or by adding them to your cart in the webstore. To access the webstore and pay your dues, please click the following link:

https://898.6bc.myftpupload.com/join-the-pto/

Questions? Contact Mary Henneman at president@hcpto.org

Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!

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A warm and safe welcome back to the 2020-21 school year! While school may be virtual, the PTO has not gone away. We will continue to provide resources for parents. Our first PTO Meeting will be Tuesday, September 1st at 9am. Principal Bill Walsh and his leadership team will provide an overview of the school year.  This meeting will be virtual. We will publish the Zoom link the week before the meeting.
The remaining PTO meeting dates and topics are available here: www.hcpto.org/pto-business-meetings.  While we would always prefer in-person meetings, we must follow D86 protocols for safety and distancing.  As a result, when students are learning virtually, our meetings will also be virtual. Look for updates on the PTO website as the situation changes. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding during this unprecedented time.

It’s Time to Pay Your PTO Dues!

Sujit MenonNews

Don’t forget to pay your PTO Dues! PTO dues are $35 per family. Your dues payment will provide you access to the online directory while helping to support PTO programs and services. The PTO provides funding for student enrichment, teacher support, parent education, student scholarships, and HCHS families in need.

Dues can be paid in PushCoin while paying D86 or by adding them to your cart in the webstore. To access the webstore and pay your dues, please click the following link:

https://898.6bc.myftpupload.com/join-the-pto/

Questions? Contact Mary Henneman at president@hcpto.org

The Parent List Needs Fresh Reviews From Parents

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DID YOUR CHILD NEED HELP for an emotional, developmental, learning or health issue this past school year? Did you work with a provider that made a positive difference in your child’s well-being?

Please consider posting an anonymous review of that provider on the Hinsdale Central High School PTO resource called The Parent List.

The submission of reviews is closed to D86, D181 and D63 parents only. Your fresh review of a resource that you have experienced a positive outcome using recently may help a child attending school with your own.

The Parent List contains first-hand insight about health care providers  that have helped D86, D181 and D63 children with issues that include: anxiety; depression; school avoidance; eating disorders; insomnia; substance abuse; peer relations; stress; autism spectrum; ADD/ADHD and more.

Doctors, therapists, support groups, in-patient and out-patient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books, and holistic medical approaches may all be reviewed.

To leave an anonymous review click HERE

To read existing Parent List reviews, go to hcpto.org/parent-list/ 

Questions can be directed to:   parentlist@hcpto.org

In no way does the Hinsdale Central PTO, Hinsdale Central High School staff, school districts 86, 63 or 181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and district 86, district 63, district 181 and the Hinsdale Central PTO disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on The Parent List.